Daily editionSunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
Community
On Saturday, over 500 students and families attended PSC Outreach Ministries’ Back-to-School Bash in Pensacola to receive free haircuts, supplies and support from 40 vendors ahead of school starting Aug. 11—kids also played in a basketball tournament to round out summer.
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Service dog Bubba will return to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium to throw the first pitch today at 4 p.m. as his handler Marisol from Panama City Beach leads her family to visit the stadium where Bubba grew up and was trained over 18 months—his hearing skills help alert her to sounds in her busy college life.
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Culture
Jumping Lomo held a Fiestas Patrias celebration on July 9 at The Garden at Palafox & Main in downtown Pensacola, serving traditional Peruvian dishes, live music and dance to mark Independence Day.
The event brought the community together in a festive atmosphere as owners showcased Peruvian culture.
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Environment
Escambia County recorded its first sea turtle hatch on Perdido Key on July 16 — 106 loggerhead hatchlings emerged and volunteers helped guide them safely to the gulf after disorientation from artificial lights.
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Government
WSRE-PBS—located on Pensacola State College’s campus—is planning to cut some programs as a new rescissions bill will reduce its $5.5 million budget by $1.14 million, and WUWF is reviewing its plans while both stations search for new funding to keep serving local viewers.
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Late Friday evening, the EPA announced it is closing its Office of Research and Development, leading to thousands of layoffs, but the Gulf Ecosystem Measurement & Modeling Division Laboratory will remain open near Pensacola to continue research on climate change, pollution & runoff. The agency said it will replace the office with a new branch designed to cut nearly $750 million in costs.
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Lifestyle
A feature shows local families eating ice cream at spots such as Fannie Lou’s (July 18th) and Vampire Penguin Shaved Snow & Desserts (July 8th) while it points out a grand reopening at Bubba's Sweet Spot this Saturday with Bubba Watson greeting customers.
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Golden Hour Yoga — a new tea house on 12th Avenue in East Hill is now open and offers kombucha, tea, and yoga classes in its landscaped courtyard that serves drinks by day and hosts fitness sessions after hours.
Owner Sydney Geci said the calming spot aims to bring healthy drinks and yoga to the neighborhood.
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Accidents
An auto shop fire at Maaco Auto Body Shop & Painting on Burgess Road in Escambia County injured two people—who were taken to the hospital—and no further injuries were reported.
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Pensacola Events
12Eleven Live at Bands on the Beach
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 · 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Pensacola Beach — Free entry — Experience a night of great music as the local band 12Eleven takes the stage on the beach.
The Magic of Motown
Friday, July 25th, 2025 · 6:30-8 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience the unforgettable sounds and rhythms of Motown classics.
The Greatest Showcase
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience an evening of captivating dance performances at a local gem.
Birds & Brew Gathering
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 4:45-7:30 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — Registration required — Brush up on backyard birds before enjoying dinner and socializing.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Biloxi Shuckers
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 5:05-6:35 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Affordable tickets — Cheer on the home team as they take on rivals in this exciting baseball matchup.
HARBOUR Concert
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Handlebar — Ticket required — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Abby Holliday through her captivating music.
Crystal Plumage Live Performance
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 8 PM – 12 AM — Woodsies Hilltop Bar — No cover charge — Experience a lively rock performance by Crystal Plumage in a vibrant Pensacola venue.
Zumba Master Class with Kramer
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Zelica Grotto MOVPER — Free venue parking — Dance and sweat it out in this high-energy Zumba Master Class with international presenter Kramer.
Cathedral Bells Concert with Yot Club
Monday, August 11th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Handlebar — $10 cover — Experience ethereal indie sounds from Cathedral Bells and Yot Club in a vibrant setting.
Gallery Night Pensacola
Friday, August 15th, 2025 · 5-9 PM — Visit Pensacola — Free entry — Celebrate art and culture as Palafox Street transforms into an open-air gallery each month.